Tso Kea

Tso Kea

Known For: Directing

Gender: Male

Date of Birth: January 1, 1916

Day of Death: January 17, 1997 (81 years old)

Place of Birth: Nanhai, Guangdong Province, China

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Tso Kea, also known as Cho Kei, was a prominent Chinese film director and screenwriter born on November 30, 1916, in Nanhai, Guangdong, China. He began his career in the film industry in the 1940s, initially working as a music director and composer. Tso Kea directed and wrote numerous films across various genres, including drama, romance, and musical. Notable works include The Love Eterne (1963), The Love Parade (1966), and The Story of a Discharged Prisoner (1967). His adaptation of Emily Brontë's Wuthering Heights into the film Love Lingers On (1957) is particularly acclaimed for its profound portrayal of passion and vengeance.